Externally polarized cartridges (200 V)
Among GRAS measurement microphone cartridges, the externally-polarized microphones are used with standard preamplifiers, which have a 7-pin LEMO connector. The preamplifier should be connected to a power module or an analyzer input which can supply the preamplifier with power as well as 200 V polarization.
Freq range: 3.15 Hz to 40 kHz
Dyn range: 20 dBA to 164 dB
Sensitivity: 12.5 mV/Pa
GRAS 40AC 1/2" Ext. Polarized Free-field Microphone, Wide Frequency
The 40AC is an IEC 61094 WS2F classified ½” externally polarized free-field, wide-frequency microphone with rear-venting. The prepolarized equivalent is GRAS 40AM.
Freq range: 3.15 Hz to 20 kHz
Dyn range: 14 dBA to 149 dB
Sensitivity: 50 mV/Pa
GRAS 40AF 1/2" Ext. Polarized Free-field Microphone
The GRAS 40AF is a 1/2" Externally Polarized free-field microphone for measuring medium sound pressure levels at medium frequencies. The equivalent prepolarized 0 V type is GRAS 40AE.
Freq range: 3.15 Hz to 20 kHz
Dyn range: 20 dBA to 164 dB
Sensitivity: 12.5 mV/Pa
GRAS 40AG 1/2" Ext. Polarized Pressure Microphone
The 40AG is an IEC 61094 WS2P ½″ externally polarized pressure microphone with rear-venting. It is a high-precision condenser microphone made according to IEC 61094-4 requirements and is ideal for coupler measurements in both laboratory and production environments. It is extremely robust and reliable and can measure sound pressure levels up to 160 dB within 3.15 Hz to 20 kHz.
Freq range: 0.5 Hz to 20 kHz
Dyn range: 14 dBA to 149 dB
Sensitivity: 50 mV/Pa
GRAS 40AN 1/2" Ext. Polarized Free-field Microphone, Low Frequency
The 40AN is an IEC 61094 WS2F classified ½” externally polarized free-field, low-frequency microphone with rear-venting. The prepolarized equivalent is GRAS 40AZ.
Freq range: 3.15 Hz to 10 kHz
Dyn range: 16 dBA to 149 dB
Sensitivity: 50 mV/Pa
GRAS 40AP 1/2" Ext. Polarized Pressure Microphone, High Sensitivity
The 40AP is an IEC 61094 WS2P ½" externally polarized pressure microphone with rear-venting. It is a high-precision condenser microphone made according to IEC 61094-4 requirements and is ideal for coupler and boundary measurements in both laboratory and production environments. It is extremely robust and reliable and can measure sound pressure levels up to 160 dB within 3.15 Hz to 20 kHz. Because of its high sensitivity, it can also measure sound pressure levels down to 16 dB(A). If needed, the 40AP can also be used as a random-incidence microphone.
Freq range: 3.15 Hz to 12.5 kHz
Dyn range: 14 dB(A) to 149 dB
Sensitivity: 50 mV/Pa
GRAS 40AR 1/2" Ext. Polarized Random Incidence Microphone
The 40AR is an IEC 61094 WS2P/D ½" externally polarized random-incidence microphone with rear-venting. The 40AR is a high-precision condenser microphone made according to IEC 61094-4 requirements. It also fulfills the requirements of ANSI S1.4.
Freq range: 3.15 Hz to 20 kHz
Dyn range: 20 dB(A) to 164 dB
Sensitivity: 12.5 mV/Pa
GRAS 40AU-1 1/2" Ext. Polarized Reference Pressure Microphone
The 40AU-1 is an IEC 61094 LS2aP ½" externally polarized reference microphone that is rear-vented. It is a ½" laboratory-standard pressure microphone that is ideal for precision sound pressure measurements. It has a front cavity as specified in IEC 61094-1 and is supplied with a protective dust cap. 40AU-1 is factory calibrated and delivered with a calibration chart stating its specific open-circuit sensitivity and pressure frequency response.
Freq range: 4 Hz to 100 kHz
Dyn range: 30 dB(A) to 172 dB
Sensitivity: 4 mV/Pa
GRAS 40BF 1/4" Ext. Polarized Free-field Microphone
The 40BF is an IEC 61094 WS3F ¼” externally polarized free-field microphone with rear-venting. The prepolarized equivalent is GRAS 40BE. NOTE: Optimized for use without protection grid—remove grid before measuring.
Freq range: 10 Hz to 20 kHz
Dyn range: 54 dB(A) to 193 dB
Sensitivity: 0.4 mV/Pa
GRAS 40BH 1/4" Ext. Polarized Pressure Microphone, High Pressure
The 40BH is an IEC 61094 WS3P ¼" externally polarized high-pressure microphone with rear-venting. It is a high-precision condenser microphone made according to IEC 61094-4 requirements. Its very low sensitivity and wide frequency response make it ideal for measuring very high sound pressure levels of up to 194 dB. It is extremely robust and reliable and can handle acoustic impulse measurements in frequencies of up to 20 kHz. NOTE: Optimized for use without protection grid—remove grid before measuring.
Freq range: 4 Hz to 70 kHz
Dyn range: 34 dB(A) to 169 dB
Sensitivity: 1.6 mV/Pa
GRAS 40BP 1/4" Ext. Polarized Pressure Microphone
The 40BP is an IEC 61094 WS3P 1/4" externally polarized pressure microphone with rear-venting. It is a high-precision condenser microphone made according to IEC 61094-4 requirements. It is a low-sensitivity microphone for sound measurements at high levels and high frequencies. Its low sensitivity makes it ideal for measuring high sound pressure levels of up to 174 dB. Its small size reduces the effects of diffraction and reflections around the microphone resulting in a frequency range extending up to 70 kHz. NOTE: Optimized for use without protection grid—remove grid before measuring.
Freq range: 4 Hz to 70 kHz
Dyn range: 34 dB(A) to 169 dB
Sensitivity: 1.6 mV/Pa
GRAS 40BP-FV 1/4" Ext. Polarized Pressure Microphone, Front Vented
The 40BP-FV is an IEC 61094 WS3P 1/4" externally polarized pressure microphone with front venting. It is a high-precision condenser microphone made according to IEC 61094-4 requirements. It is a low-sensitivity microphone for sound measurements at high levels and high frequencies. Its low sensitivity makes it ideal for measuring high sound pressure levels of up to 174 dB. Its small size reduces the effects of diffraction and reflections around the microphone resulting in a frequency range extending up to 70 kHz.
Freq range: 6.5 Hz to 140 kHz
Dyn range: 49 dB(A) to 178 dB
Sensitivity: 1 mV/Pa
GRAS 40DP 1/8" Ext. Polarized Pressure Microphone
The 40DP is an IEC 61094 ⅛″ externally polarized pressure microphone with rear-venting. Due to its tiny size, this high-precision condenser microphone can be used to measure very high-frequency sounds without disturbing the sound field.
Freq range: 2.6 Hz to 8 kHz
Dyn range: 9.6 dBA to 146 dB
Sensitivity: 50 mV/Pa
GRAS 40EN 1" Ext. Polarized Pressure Microphone
The 40EN is an IEC 61094 WS1P 1" externally polarized pressure microphone. It is a 1" pressure microphone that is ideal for measurements in couplers used for testing earphones. When flush-mounted, it can measure sound pressures at boundaries. It is highly suited as a laboratory-standard microphone.